Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Matrix - Re-visited!

Sometimes it is very interesting to re-visit the places you have seen; to re-read the books you have read; to re-watch the movies you have watched….
For me, the entire mission turns out to be quite fruitful. I find new meaning, new twists and twirls, new philosophies…well, something new. It’s worth.

I was re-watching ‘The Matrix’ the other day and I was quite surprised at the dimensions that arose!

It made me think about the boundaries between fantasy and the real world and how boundaries can be permeable… (Instead of binding…)
The thought on boundaries made me think about the ‘false’, ‘unnecessary’, ‘binding’, ‘superficial’ and yet ‘powerful’ boundaries that we weave around us…(are we aware?)
The thought on boundaries make me think of ‘freedom’ and our false assumption of being bound all the time…

My favourite quote – Morpheus says, "You have to let it all go, Neo. Fear, doubt, and disbelief. Free your mind."
It makes me think how freeing your mind helps you attain…. (attain ‘what’ is irrelevant, because you can attain only one thing ultimately…)
Thinking about ‘Mind’ provokes further thoughts on how we can control our mind, if Matrix can control with several human minds…

Controlling mind reminds me of ‘Maya’ which Hindu scriptures talk about… the distinction between truth and fantasy… Matrix, the Maya… (Or Matrix, the Truth?)

Thoughts on ‘Truth’ lead to ‘meaning of one’s life’.
I ask, what do I exist for?
And, am I aware?
If not, how will I?

I am in deep thought… no more words…


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2 comments:

Vallish Kumar S said...

Hey Suma,

I liked the way you said "Revisited". I think the same happened with me while I was watching Matrix last time.

The scene that I liked very much is the one where Sentinel who wants to kill Morpheous tells that he wants to kill the "Purpose" in him (by trying to insert his hand in Morpheous's chest.)thus telling the importance of purpose for life.



If the purpose of one's existance is not known, then the person does not exist.



There is another chain discussing this. Please see: http://www.matrix-explained.com/

Suma K Gopal said...

Thanks Vallish. :-)
Most of the time I end up getting messages that I previously missed to get when I watch movies or read books.